History of computing: Who built the world’s first binary digital computer, the Z1? Identify the engineer/inventor behind the Z-series machines. Choose the correct person.
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Technology
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AKonrad Zuse
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BJohn Atanasoff
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CAlan Turing
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DJohn von Neumann
Answer
Correct Answer: Konrad Zuse
Explanation
ConceptKonrad Zuse built the Z1 (1936–38), an early binary programmable mechanical computer; he followed with electromechanical Z2/Z3.
Final AnswerKonrad Zuse